Lincoln Park: Police Blotter, Feb. 2, 2014

Marijuana complaint

Sgt. Fred Mabey was dispatched to the area of Hunter Road on Monday, Jan. 27, to investigate a report of individuals in a white Ford Mustang attempting to sell or purchase drugs.

According to a press release, the officer discovered what he believed to be the vehicle in question parked near the Wayne border in another section of town. As the investigation continued into possible drug involvement, police allegedly found the 24-year-old driver, Nicole Giaquinto of Wayne, to be in possession of marijuana under 50 grams.

Sgt. Gary Massaro reports that the motorist was processed at the Lincoln Park police headquarters and issued summonses for possession of a controlled dangerous substance and two alleged motor-vehicle offenses. She has a pending court date.

DWI charge

Police allege that a red Ford was moving erratically on Route 202 and Chapel Hill Road Saturday, Jan. 25, leading to a driving while intoxicated charge for the 21-year-old North Caldwell motorist.

Patrolman Michael Bono was on patrol when he noticed the Ford. According to Sgt. Gary Massaro, two marked patrol units attempted to stop the vehicle, and after a short distance, police pulled it over. The officers approached the driver, Paul Vigue, and determined that he appeared to be intoxicated, Massaro said. After numerous sobriety tests, the driver was placed under arrest.

He was transported to the Lincoln Park police headquarters and charged with DWI, eluding, and six motor-vehicle summonses prior to this release. His court date is pending.

By Bryan LaPlaca

& Donna Rolando

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